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Museum · Newcastle upon Tyne

Life Science Centre

  • Quiet times
  • Sensory map
  • Visual guide
  • Sensory kit
  • Carer ticket
  • Changing Places
  • Calmer times
The Centre for Life, Newcastle, on a sunny day
Photo: Geoff Holland, CC BY-SA 2.0

Checked on the venue's own website, 26 Oct 2026. Not yet confirmed by the venue.

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Hands on science centre with a planetarium and seasonal ice rink. One of the strongest offers in the region, with monthly relaxed Sundays, a visual story and sensory map made with the North East Autism Society, and sensory bags to hire.

What they offer

  • Quiet or relaxed timesMonthly Relaxed Sunday Sessions with dedicated quiet time
  • Sensory mapopen it here
  • Visual guide or social storyopen it here
  • Ear defenders or sensory kitSensory bags (ear defenders, sunglasses, fidgets, visual story) and ear defenders for a £10 refundable deposit.
  • Carer ticketFree carer ticket, booked online, proof on arrival.
  • Changing Places toiletGround floor.
  • Quieter times to visitAfternoons from 2pm are usually quieter.

Not published yet: quiet room or space, queue support, staff training. Worth asking when you book or before you go.

Before you go

Every person is different. Use these details to plan, and contact the venue if something matters to you: most are happy to answer questions before you visit.

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